I have breast cancer and have had surgery to remove lump and lymph nodes. Tumour was completely removed and lymph nodes were clear but I have been told I need chemo. I'm struggling with this and having a bit of a internal tantrum. I am 71 and otherwise very healthy and strong and I just don't want to go on this journey and experience all the negative effects. My objective mind tells me I should do this but my emotional mind tells me no. I'm struggling to make a decision. Any help or advice would be very welcome.
Hi Knuts and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community but sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis can be challenging in so many ways with lost of questions and decisions to make but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer journey can help you navigate this difficult time.
The Community is organised into support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Breast cancer group, this will be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer journey.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service can give lots of cancer information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have Cancer Nurse Team in our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
All the very best ((hugs))
